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GF55 DDJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,245 mi
Last recorded58,245 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 DDJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,245 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake discs corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 48,960 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brakes binding

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,404 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2011 32,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,122 miles

brake imbalance is very high 22%/osf tyre close to legal limit(worn on inner edge)/nsr tyre cracking badly in places on wall/

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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GF55 DDJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF55 DDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF55 DDJ registered?

GF55 DDJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GF55 DDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 DDJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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